Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch
GoodButler County, Iowa · 0.4 Miles W of W Jct. 14 · Structure no. 000000000016530
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,080
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 3 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.